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This easy Baingan Bharta recipe is one of most favorite Punjabi recipe in my home. Eggplant or Baingan is roasted directly over flame. Then I cook this smoky roasted baingan with onion, tomatoes, and masala which results in most delicious and smoky baingan ka bharta.
Baingain bharta can easily be one of the tastiest eggplant dish only if you know how to make it perfectly. As usual I am always partial towards my Mom's Punjabi style Baingan ka Bharta recipe, which is Best Bharta recipe ever. Husband is a major eggplant/baingan fan so I follow her recipe of perfect baingan ka bharta. Don't they say the way to Man's heart always goes through his stomach ... and all that :D. In the nutshell I try to cook baingan in all sorts of dishes. Have you tried my Baingan and tamatar ki sabzi, Hyderabadi Bagara baingan,Aloo Baingan Sabzi, No onion No Garlic Aloo Baingan Sabzi yet? If you like baingan I say Do try you might like them.
Punjabi food is known for using innovative methods of cooking especially cooking food over the direct flame in tandoor. Extensive use of tandoor in cooking, cooking roti/paratha adds wonderful smoky aroma to the food and makes it special. For making Authentic Punjabi style Baingan bharta, eggplant is roasted on the direct flame in tandoor, for a smoky flavour. This way you can peels off skin very easily. After that you can cook roasted and mashed eggplant with few ingredients to make delicious baingan ka bharta.
In my home I no longer cook it over wood or charcoal, I cook it directly over flame in gas stove and it comes out great. Smokiness is not exactly similar but still baingan bharta tastes quite good. The important step in making baingan ka Bharta recipe is roasting the eggplant in right manner. While cooking you can add spices as per your choice. I like to keep it easy and simple. Very few ingredients and aromatics that's just about enough to make good baingain bharta recipe.
Finishing the recipe with sprinkle of green coriander leaves and some more chopped chilies make it complete. So when you are selecting eggplant for making baingan bharta, select the eggplant with the shiny and smooth surface. Also, pick the ones that are light as compared to heavier eggplant. Light eggplant has less ripe seeds which give it a great taste and good texture.
For skin to peel off easily, one needs to apply a generous coating of oil. Charring of skin of eggplant makes it easy to peel off and makes it taste smoky.
The taste of bharta depends on cooking method, and not too many spices. I roast it nicely on slow heat so that it cooks from inside out.
Using fresh eggplant makes a lot of difference in terms of taste of the dish.
I usually serve the bharta with Roti or paratha. The other day I served leftovers bharta mixed with yogurt with Pita chips... and it was totally amazing ! Do try this awesome tasting Baingan ka bharta ... All I can say is this has power to make baingan hater to Baingan Lover (me me me)!
Grease the brinjal with oil and roast it over an open flame till it is cooked.
Allow it to cool and peel of the skin of roasted eggplant. Mash the pulp with potato masher or with fork.
For making tadka, heat the ghee in a pan and add chopped onion along with green chilli. Leave few to garnish it.
When onion start to turn pink add chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder, cook them till tomatoes are pulpy and till the mixture leaves ghee.
Add the mashed brinjal and salt, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander and green chili.
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Baigan bharta, also spelled baingan bharta or baigan chokha (mashed eggplant) is an Indian dish prepared by mashing or mincing grilled eggplant (baigan) with tomato, onion, herbs and spices, with variations being common from chef to chef.
As brinjals have low levels of carbs and calories, they are said to be a great vegetable to add to your diet, if you are trying to keep your weight in check. Brinjals, when cooked well, are even said to be able to reduce your blood sugar, aid in digestion and may even be able to keep cardiovascular diseases at bay.
Baingan Bharta is an Indian vegetarian side dish consisting of a spicy grilled eggplant mash sautéed with onions, tomatoes and spices. 'Baingan' is a Hindi word for 'Eggplants or Brinjal' and Bharta is a word meaning 'mashed'. So Baingan Bharta typically translates to Eggplant Mash.
Eggplant (US, CA, AU, NZ, PH), aubergine (UK, IE), brinjal (IN, SG, MY, ZA), or baigan (IN, GY) is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit. L. Solanum trongum Poir.
It can lead to allergic reactions like itching, throat irritation, skin redness, nausea, etc. Digestive Issues: People who suffer from regular digestive issues and gastric problems should avoid eating brinjal as it can cause indigestion.
Brinjals are high in fiber content and low in soluble carbohydrates which makes it a healthy vegetable for diabetics. The presence of alpha-glucosidase inhibitory action of the compounds in eggplant help in controlling blood glucose level and also lower the risk of health complications caused by high glucose levels.
Excess intake of eggplants may cause vomiting, nausea, and drowsiness (29). Consuming eggplants in low-to-moderate levels may not cause any harm. However, consult a health care professional in case of any emergency. Eggplants contain oxalates, which may increase the risk of kidney stones in some people.
'Bhorta', 'makha', 'bata', are similar and popular dishes in the cuisine of Bengal, and made with myriad ingredients from vegetables and their peels to fish and meat. The word bhorta , bharta or bhurta comes from the Sanskrit word bharj, meaning food that is fried or roasted.
However, eggplants also contain a substance, solanine, which is used to defend themselves against fungi and insects. It is precisely on this substance that the bitter taste of the eggplants depends. To eliminate it, the most common methods are soaking in water and vinegar and the salt technique.
Brinjal is commonly classified as a vegetable, however, it is actually a fruit. Brinjal is actually a fruit that grows from flowers. It belongs to the Solanaceae family and is classified as a berry botanically.
Brinjal's health benefits include a good amount of phytonutrients that help improve the brain's cognitive ability. Moreover, it promotes the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain, helping the development of neural pathways. This improves memory and analytical thinking.
Fact: While it's generally thought of as a vegetable, eggplant is actually a fruit. The eggplant, aubergine, melongene, brinjal or guinea squash is a plant of the family Solanaceae. Eggplant is grown for its usually egg-shaped fleshy fruit and is eaten as a cooked vegetable. Some even consider it a berry.
“Baby” comes from the fact that Indian eggplants look exactly like tiny globe eggplants. Fully grown, Indian eggplants are only about two inches long, roughly the size and shape of a large egg, making them great for quickly cooking whole.
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